Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Janéa Holmquist Newbry
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2736 2005–06 |
Police & fire equipmentProvides sales and use tax exemptions for police and fire equipment. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2737 2005–06 |
Public hospital districtsProhibits contracts between public hospital districts and correctional industry programs. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2755 2005–06 |
Sex offendersIncreases sentences for specified sex offenses. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2767 2005–06 |
Water rights/relinquishmentUsing less water to grow crops used to produce ethanol or biodiesel is listed as a sufficient cause for not using one's entire water right, and prevents the relinquishment of the water right. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2768 2005–06 |
Air pollution reductionProvides tax incentives to reduce vehicular air pollution. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2770 2005–06 |
Environmental impact reductnProvides a business and occupation tax credit for pressurized steam pulp washing technology and anaerobic digester technology. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2616 2005–06 |
State park feesProvides that the commission may not charge fees for general park access or parking. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2619 2005–06 |
Science/growth managementRequires that counties and cities "consider" the best available science in developing policies and regulations to protect the functions and values of a critical area. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2620 2005–06 |
Development regulationsAllows counties with fewer than 100 persons per square mile to opt out of Growth Management Act (GMA) requirements pertaining to reviews and revisions of comprehensive plans and development regulations. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2621 2005–06 |
Housing finance commissionIncreases the debt limit of the Housing Finance Commission from $3 billion to $5 billion. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2637 2005–06 |
Basic education expendituresDeclares that, under Article IX, section 1 of the state Constitution, it is the paramount duty of the state to make ample provision for the education of all of Washington's children. According to the state supreme court, this... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2647 2005–06 |
SnowmobilesRevises snowmobile registration requirements. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2657 2005–06 |
Tribal-state gaming compactsRequires legislative approval of class III tribal-state gaming compacts. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2659 2005–06 |
Small water impoundmentsExpands the exceptions to the requirement of needing a permit for water storage to include water impoundments of 100-acre feet or less. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2660 2005–06 |
Fuel tax informationRequires the director to create an adhesive label specifying the current federal and state motor vehicle fuel and special fuel tax rates. The label must be updated as necessary to reflect current motor vehicle fuel and special... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2663 2005–06 |
Alternative fuelsCreates tax exemptions for alternative fuel if the fuel is manufactured in Washington state. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2664 2005–06 |
Biodiesel fuelEstablishes a renewable fuel standard for biodiesel fuel to meet two percent of Washington state's diesel motor fuel demand. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2665 2005–06 |
EthanolEstablishes a renewable fuel standard for ethanol to meet ten percent of Washington State's motor fuel demand. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2666 2005–06 |
Biofuel marketEstablishes a renewable fuel standard for biodiesel and ethanol. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2672 2005–06 |
Excise tax reliefProvides excise tax relief by modifying due dates and eliminating an assessment penalty. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2468 2005–06 |
AdoptionDeclares an intent to ensure that children whose parents are unable to provide for their care are placed with safe and stable families through the process of adoption. Declares an intent that adoptions be handled efficiently... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2555 2005–06 |
Offering of health insuranceHealth carriers may offer health savings accounts combined with a qualified high deductible plan to small employers. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2557 2005–06 |
Health savings accountRequires the board to develop a health savings account option for employees that conform to section 223, Part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the internal revenue code of 1986. The board shall comply with all applicable... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 1103 2005–06 |
Timber millsAllows the certification of forest products operations of statewide significance, and provides these operations with expedited permitting, certain tax exemptions, and an exemption from the Growth Management Act. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1118 2005–06 |
Gravel in waterwaysAllows local diking districts, flood control districts, and counties to remove gravel from streams and other watercourses if it is deemed by the local district to be beneficial in reducing the threat from flooding without... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |